Volunteer listings are compiled from information provided by area representatives of each group. Listings run on a space-available basis. Submit complete information to the East County Times, 1700 Cavallo Road, Antioch 94509 or fax 925-706-2305 or e-mail to shargis@bayareanewsgroup.com.

AARP Tax Aide — Seeking volunteers to prepare simple tax returns using a computer for seniors in Contra Costa County. AARP helps tax-payers with limited and moderate income, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. Also opportunities available for technology assistants, public relations, site supervisors and receptionists. Contact: LaVerne Gordon, 925-335-8749, laverneg1@juno.com.

Books for the Homebound — Contra Costa libraries are seeking volunteers to deliver and share their love of books to individuals who are homebound and unable to come to the library. Training is provided and hours are flexible. Fingerprinting is required. For information, call Susan LaPat, 925-927-3211.

Contra Costa Seniors for Children — Seniors share their talents, skills and experiences with one student, one hour a week. Help elementary school children with academic and social needs. Training and placement provided. Contact: Cleo Day, 925-427-1123.

Diablo Valley AIDS Center — Delivery drivers needed for Tuesday and Thursday mornings and early afternoons. Deliver groceries to people who are homebound with HIV/AIDS. Participants may volunteer to be a weekly driver or to fill in for a driver. Contact: Jen Gowers, 925-686-3864.

Meals on Wheels, East County — Seeking volunteer drivers for approximately one hour for one day a week for delivery of meals to frail and lonely, homebound, disabled seniors in Antioch and Pittsburg. Contact: 925-937-8607. For Far East County: Brentwood, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Oakley, Byron, 1-866-669-6697

Sutter Delta Medical Center — Seeking volunteers for patient services, surgical services, emergency room and gift shop. Must be 18 and willing to make a one-year commitment, working one to three hour shifts. 925-756-1160.

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